What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idiot blocking American military groups? (5)" mean?

The definition is "groups?". The wordplay uses charade, container. NIT (synonym of "Idiot") + US (synonym of "American") [container: "blocking"]; definition: "military groups?" The answer is UNITS.

Idiot blocking American military groups? (5)

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